Tangerine Dream by YAK
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Listen, when most growers hear Tangerine Dream, their minds immediately jump to the classic Barney’s Farm cup-winner that dominated Amsterdam coffeeshops in 2010. But there’s a whole different beast lurking in the underground. The breeding collective known as YAK started working their own magic around 2017, tossing out the commercial playbook to drop a completely separate, regular seed version of the namesake. They’re notorious for working with elite, clone-only cuts and hammering out vigorous F1 hybrids that aren't meant for the mainstream hype boys.
While the Barney's iteration relied on G13 and Neville's A5 Haze, YAK took a totally distinct path with their breeding blocks. Guys hunting through YAK’s regular beans are usually looking for that raw, unadulterated vigor you only get from small-batch artisanal projects. You won't find this gear heavily marketed; it's strictly an "if you know, you know" situation passed around tight-knit forums and elite grower circles. Pheno hunters popping these beans consistently report pulling heavy, resin-caked females that require some solid canopy management to keep from taking over the tent.
Growing out YAK's gear is always a wild ride because they don't breed for uniform, cookie-cutter commercial production. You're going to see some wild expressions in the veg cycle, demanding a grower who knows how to read their plants rather than just following a feed chart blindly. If you ever manage to get your hands on a pack of YAK's Tangerine Dream, guard it with your life. It's a prime example of real-deal underground breeding where the focus is entirely on dankness and resin production instead of fancy packaging and Instagram clout.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | YAK |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Indoors |
| Lineage | Tangerine Dream |
| Descendants | Cosa Seed Co - Sbuds Mackenzie, Auto Tangerine, Tangerine Runtz, Tangerine Dream Auto, Tangerine Dream, Tangerine Punch, Tangerine Magoo, Honey Whip, Holy Tangerines, Cosa Pharms Seed Co. - Sbuds Mackenzie, Tangelo Rapido, Anesia Seeds - Mandarine 47, Black Mamba Auto, Citric Acid, Mandarine 47 |
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Ancestry Pedigree
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Growing Tangerine Dream: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Tangerine Dream will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Tangerine Dream FAQ
How long does Tangerine Dream take to flower?
Tangerine Dream typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Tangerine Dream an indica or a sativa?
Tangerine Dream is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Tangerine Dream?
Tangerine Dream was bred from Tangerine Dream by YAK.
What environment does Tangerine Dream like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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